So it’s not even Halloween yet, but some retailers (uh hum, Macy’s) are already decking the halls with boughs of holly… I’m not kidding… Christmas trees, strings of lights, the whole shebang! And although you might be trying to not even think about buying Christmas or Hanukkah gifts right now, I’m here to get you excited about wrapping up the following two makeup gift ideas.

Check these out at your local Bloomingdale’s and go ahead and start making your list of which females in your life (mom, sis, best girlfriend, lady boss, etc.) you’re going to be buying for…or better yet, what men in your life will be buying for you!

This is a convenient on-the-go brush set and stylish copper colored bag that contains a mini version of the face blender, eye shadow, and eye liner brush. Genius!! This is for all of us that don’t want to carry our everyday full sized makeup brushes with us. These are the perfect size for your Louis Vuitton OR your Isaac Mizrahi for Target bag!!

Second Up: Clarins Instant Beauty Travel Kit for $110.

We all know how wonderful Clarins skincare products are, that goes without saying. This travel kit, though a bit more pricey than the above brush set, is well worth the price tag.

It’s a sleek pewter colored case that contains 11 of Clarins top selling color and skincare products- some in full sizes and others in travel (smaller versions) sizes. Some of the more well-known products that will be included are their Moisture Rich Body Lotion, Complexion Perfector, One Step Exfoliating Cleanser, and their Hand and Nail Treatment Cream, just to name a few.

Any woman who receives this gift will feel like she’s been well taken care of this holiday season.

Only a little over two months to go til the Holidays. Hurry! Hurry! Fab gifts like these could be gone very soon, especially after I get MY husband to order me some 🙂

JennySue,I told you I bought the PanCake. I need some help. Please remind me how to apply it. I think I will like it as soon as I get the clue as to apply it. Thanks for all of your help. My face is recovering from the Aveeno Lotion. I still love the wash and I bought the exfoliater. Thanks! Oh and the concelear is GREAT!I have a great idea for you, I am sure you have thought of it though. You need to do Make-up parties. The hostess could have a free consultation and the guests could choose to have a consult for say $10 or whatever each. It would be so much fun. Girls could get together have wine, food, makeup and fun. Just an idea!

janna, purchase some latex and non latex sponges (they’re not that $$, you get them at target in packs of like 20 for a few bucks). i would try both types bc different skin types react differently- non latex is typically best though. take the sponge and wet it with a little bit of water then rub it into the pancake and apply to your skin. the makeup party is a good idea- i’ve thought of doing makeup and martini’s night! you’ll have to drive up to athens to join me sometime;-)